Patents by Inventor Curtis Lee
Curtis Lee has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240108932Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for remote clinical monitoring performance of exercises using a smart resistance exercise device including a resistance band, a first handle connected to a first end of the resistance band and a second handle connected to a second end of the resistance band, a force sensing assembly operably coupled to the resistance band, and a local receiving device communicatively coupled to the force sensing assembly. The force sensing assembly of the device includes a housing, and a force sensor disposed in the housing and operatively connected to the resistance band to measure a force exerted on the resistance band. The force sensing assembly also includes a processing and communication module communicatively coupled to the force sensor to receive measurements of the force sensor and communicatively coupled to the local receiving device to transmit the measurements to the local receiving device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Suehayla Mohieldin, Ryan J. Halter, John A. Batsis, Colin Minor, Curtis Lee Petersen
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Publication number: 20240110728Abstract: A fluid heating system including a burner unit is operated based on feedback control loops. The fluid heating system comprises a burner unit configured to heat a fluid, a sensor configured to sense a characteristic of the appliance, and a controller coupled to the burner unit and the sensor. The controller includes an electronic processor and a memory. The controller is configured to receive a first signal corresponding to the characteristic from the sensor, determine, based on the first signal, a first feedback loop control, control combustion of the burner unit based on the first feedback loop control, determine, based on the first feedback loop control, a second feedback loop control, and control combustion of the burner unit based on the second feedback loop control.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Curtis George Gagne, Yonggon Lee, Brian Thomas Branecky, Barry Anthony Collins, Daniel Mitchell, Mohamed Mehdi Doura
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Patent number: 11938536Abstract: Metal powder particles for use in additive manufacturing are made by removing material from the surface of the particles using wet chemical etching to create a nanoscale texturing of the surface, increasing absorptivity by the metal powder particles of incident laser light and maintaining flowability. The nanoscale texturing has sub-wavelength features at laser wavelengths in the range 800-1100 nm. The particles are substantially spherical and have mean diameters in the range 10-70 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Ottman A. Tertuliano, Philip J. DePond, Andrew Curtis Lee, Xun Gu, Wei Cai, Adrian J. Lew
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Publication number: 20230344395Abstract: A power amplification system is provided comprising: a power amplifier circuit; an output power control circuit for providing a plurality of values of capacitance, and a balun coupled to the power amplifier circuit and to the output power control circuit. The output power control circuit includes at least one load control capacitor. Each of the at least one load control capacitors is coupled to a load control switch for regulating the current path to and/or from the corresponding capacitor to control the value of the capacitance provided by the output power control circuit. A wireless device comprising such a power amplification system is also provided. A wireless module comprising such a power amplification system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Nathan Lucas Nuzum, Curtis Lee Mayberry
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Publication number: 20230344393Abstract: A power amplification system is provided comprising: a power amplifier circuit, the power amplifier circuit including a plurality of transistors; and a frequency response compensation circuit for providing a plurality of values of capacitance. The frequency response compensation circuit having at least one tuning capacitor. Each of the at least one tuning capacitors is coupled to a tuning switch for regulating the current path to and/or from the corresponding capacitor to control the value of the capacitance provided by the frequency response compensation circuit. The frequency response compensation circuit is coupled to at least two of the transistors of the power amplifier circuit. The frequency response compensation circuit is configured to reduce variation over frequency of a load impedance of the power amplification system. A wireless device comprising such a power amplification system is also provided. A wireless module comprising such a power amplification system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Nathan Lucas Nuzum, Curtis Lee Mayberry
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Patent number: 11750537Abstract: This disclosure describes methods, non-transitory computer readable storage media, and systems that generate digital content for users to access in a social networking platform and detect user interactions with such digital content as part of user-interaction evaluations to determine the users' digital media literacy. For instance, the disclosed systems receive a request to initiate a user-interaction evaluation in a social networking platform. In response to the request, the disclosed systems generate digital content (e.g., social networking posts from a digital media bot) as part of the user-interaction evaluation for users to access in the social networking platform. The disclosed systems further detect interactions by user accounts with the digital content within the social networking platform and then generate digital-media-proficiency metrics for the users based on the interactions.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: SoLit 101, LLCInventors: Jordan Kevin Cameron, Emily Vranes Cameron, Bryceson Vranes Ringwood, Curtis Lee Wichern, Franklin Alan Fullmer
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Patent number: 11748823Abstract: This disclosure describes methods, non-transitory computer readable storage media, and systems that generate and present tools on an administrator user interface that can initiate a user-interaction evaluation of users' digital media proficiency and can show a snapshot of user interactions with digital content from the evaluation. For instance, the disclosed systems provide, within a graphical user interface, an option to initiate a user-interaction evaluation. Based on a selection of the option, the disclosed systems generate digital content within the social networking platform as part of the evaluation. The disclosed systems subsequently display information for the evaluation and tracking information for user interactions within the graphical user interface. In one or more portions of the graphical user interface, the disclosed systems display an evaluation dashboard including user-interaction evaluation information.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: SoLit 101, LLCInventors: Jordan Kevin Cameron, Emily Vranes Cameron, Bryceson Vranes Ringwood, Curtis Lee Wichern, Franklin Alan Fullmer
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Patent number: 11697170Abstract: A solar-powered portable housing for a tool is also disclosed herein. The solar-powered portable housing for a tool can comprise a battery, one or more solar panels, a plug, a top enclosure, a bottom enclosure, a first slideable wall, and a first solar panel. The solar panels can be connectable to the battery. The solar panels can provide power source to the battery. The plug can allow the battery be charged through an electric power source. The top enclosure can be capable of housing a tool. The bottom enclosure can be capable of housing the battery. The battery can be capable of providing power to the tool. The first slideable wall can be mounted to one side of the housing. The first solar panel can be mounted to the first slideable wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Inventor: Curtis Lee Trichell
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Patent number: 11651486Abstract: A method and apparatus of early-stage detection of glaucoma and other optic nerve or retinal diseases employs dynamic images that are processed differently by Y-like cells and X-like cells to provide a sensitive detection of early Y-like cell impairment which provides early indications of glaucoma isolated from non-specific information from X-like cells.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignees: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill UniversityInventors: Peter Ari Rosenberg Maffia, Curtis Lee Baker, Ana Leticia Ramirez Hernandez
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Publication number: 20230136290Abstract: Grating is formed from longitudinal members and transverse members that are operatively coupled together. The longitudinal members may be described as bearing members and the transverse members may be described as cross members that extend between the bearing members. The separation system and process of the present disclosure separates an initial grating having an initial grating width into multiple gratings have gratings widths less than the initial grating width. The separation system includes a driven die assembly having opposing dies, each opposing die having knives and spacers which interact to separate the cross members of the grating to create multiple gratings as the same time. The knives may be set up in different configurations in order to create any number of gratings having flush cross members (e.g., flush with the bearing members) and/or overhanging cross members (e.g., hang over the bearing members).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: NUCOR CORPORATIONInventors: Asa O. Jeffcoat, III, James Royce Pate, Curtis Lee Waits
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Patent number: 11623114Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for remote clinical monitoring performance of exercises using a smart resistance exercise device including a resistance band, a first handle connected to a first end of the resistance band and a second handle connected to a second end of the resistance band, a force sensing assembly operably coupled to the resistance band, and a local receiving device communicatively coupled to the force sensing assembly. The force sensing assembly of the device includes a housing, and a force sensor disposed in the housing and operatively connected to the resistance band to measure a force exerted on the resistance band. The force sensing assembly also includes a processing and communication module communicatively coupled to the force sensor to receive measurements of the force sensor and communicatively coupled to the local receiving device to transmit the measurements to the local receiving device.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignees: Trustees of Dartmouth College, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, for itself and on behalf of Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic LebanonInventors: Suehayla Mohieldin, Ryan J. Halter, John A. Batsis, Colin Minor, Curtis Lee Petersen
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Patent number: 11602762Abstract: A method for treating a substrate with a volatile liquid, crop-preservative formulation includes transporting a predetermined quantity of the formulation from a reservoir to an injection device and applying the predetermined quantity to the substrate. The substrate may thereafter be in proximity to a crop to be treated by the vapor from the formulation. The substrate is most conveniently a portion of a container in which the crop is stored or shipped.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: 1, 4 Group, Inc.Inventors: John M. Forsythe, Curtis Lee Eames, Jan W. de Weerd, James Zalewski
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Publication number: 20220383356Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable media for facilitating transfer of promotions. A promotion and marketing service may allow for assignment of one or more promotions to a first provider or consumer. A method for transferring promotions may include assigning a promotion to a first user account. The promotion may be redeemable by a first user account to obtain a good, service, or experience. The method may also include receiving a request to transfer the promotion to at least one second user account, receiving a promotion reassignment trigger, and in response to receiving the promotion reassignment trigger, assigning the promotion to the second user account using a processor, wherein assignment of the promotion to the second user account enables the second user account to redeem the promotion to obtain the good, service, or experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Jonathan Gray Sandridge, Curtis Lee
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Publication number: 20220305553Abstract: Metal powder particles for use in additive manufacturing are made by removing material from the surface of the particles using wet chemical etching to create a nanoscale texturing of the surface, increasing absorptivity by the metal powder particles of incident laser light and maintaining flowability. The nanoscale texturing has sub-wavelength features at laser wavelengths in the range 800-1100 nm. The particles are substantially spherical and have mean diameters in the range 10-70 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Ottman A. Tertuliano, Philip J. DePond, Andrew Curtis Lee, Xun Gu, Wei Cai, Adrian J. Lew
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Publication number: 20220278947Abstract: This disclosure describes methods, non-transitory computer readable storage media, and systems that generate digital content for users to access in a social networking platform and detect user interactions with such digital content as part of user-interaction evaluations to determine the users' digital media literacy. For instance, the disclosed systems receive a request to initiate a user-interaction evaluation in a social networking platform. In response to the request, the disclosed systems generate digital content (e.g., social networking posts from a digital media bot) as part of the user-interaction evaluation for users to access in the social networking platform. The disclosed systems further detect interactions by user accounts with the digital content within the social networking platform and then generate digital-media-proficiency metrics for the users based on the interactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Jordan Kevin Cameron, Emily Vranes Cameron, Bryceson Vranes Ringwood, Curtis Lee Wichern, Franklin Alan Fullmer
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Publication number: 20220277664Abstract: This disclosure describes methods, non-transitory computer readable storage media, and systems that generate and present tools on an administrator user interface that can initiate a user-interaction evaluation of users' digital media proficiency and can show a snapshot of user interactions with digital content from the evaluation. For instance, the disclosed systems provide, within a graphical user interface, an option to initiate a user-interaction evaluation. Based on a selection of the option, the disclosed systems generate digital content within the social networking platform as part of the evaluation. The disclosed systems subsequently display information for the evaluation and tracking information for user interactions within the graphical user interface. In one or more portions of the graphical user interface, the disclosed systems display an evaluation dashboard including user-interaction evaluation information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Jordan Kevin Cameron, Emily Vranes Cameron, Bryceson Vranes Ringwood, Curtis Lee Wichern, Franklin Alan Fullmer
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Patent number: 11383924Abstract: An apparatus includes a floor having an impermeable material, where the floor has multiple edge portions and each edge portion corresponds to an edge of the floor. The apparatus also includes multiple wall sections configured to form multiple free-standing walls around a perimeter of the floor, where each wall corresponds to one of the edge portions. The apparatus further includes multiple brackets, where each bracket is configured to fit over an associated one of the walls after the corresponding edge portion of the floor is draped over the associated wall. Each bracket is configured to fit against sides of the associated wall so as to hold the corresponding edge portion in place. Each bracket includes (i) first and second plates disposed on opposite sides of the associated wall and (ii) one or more bars extending over a top surface of the associated wall and connecting the first and second plates.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: TitanLiner, Inc.Inventors: Gregory F. Sillivent, Curtis Lee, Ricky Davalos
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Patent number: 11328367Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable media for facilitating transfer of promotions. A promotion and marketing service may allow for assignment of one or more promotions to a first provider or consumer. A method for transferring promotions may include assigning a promotion to a first user account. The promotion may be redeemable by a first user account to obtain a good, service, or experience. The method may also include receiving a request to transfer the promotion to at least one second user account, receiving a promotion reassignment trigger, and in response to receiving the promotion reassignment trigger, assigning the promotion to the second user account using a processor, wherein assignment of the promotion to the second user account enables the second user account to redeem the promotion to obtain the good, service, or experience.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: GROUPON, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Gray Sandridge, Curtis Lee
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Publication number: 20210370122Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for remote clinical monitoring performance of exercises using a smart resistance exercise device including a resistance band, a first handle connected to a first end of the resistance band and a second handle connected to a second end of the resistance band, a force sensing assembly operably coupled to the resistance band, and a local receiving device communicatively coupled to the force sensing assembly. The force sensing assembly of the device includes a housing, and a force sensor disposed in the housing and operatively connected to the resistance band to measure a force exerted on the resistance band. The force sensing assembly also includes a processing and communication module communicatively coupled to the force sensor to receive measurements of the force sensor and communicatively coupled to the local receiving device to transmit the measurements to the local receiving device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Suehayla Mohieldin, Ryan J. Halter, John A. Batsis, Colin Minor, Curtis Lee Petersen
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Publication number: 20210354160Abstract: A method for treating a substrate with a volatile liquid, crop-preservative formulation includes transporting a predetermined quantity of the formulation from a reservoir to an injection device and applying the predetermined quantity to the substrate. The substrate may thereafter be in proximity to a crop to be treated by the vapor from the formulation. The substrate is most conveniently a portion of a container in which the crop is stored or shipped.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: John M. Forsythe, Curtis Lee Eames, Jan W. de Weerd, James Zalewski